Spring
Bounty
The wild garden
April 6-10, 2026
The hills, groves, and streams are a vast and wild garden. Let the harvest begin.
April is a vibrant month for dining, when abundance defines the season and spring points the way toward summer. Slip on your boots for a trek to collect all the wild things: bamboo shoots, bracken ferns, fuki stems, and the tender fronds of peppery sansho. In the kitchen, we’ll prepare feasts of dazzling combinations and myriad flavors.
Spring Bounty
Session Lookbook
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and wild wisteria blooms. Looking at the patchwork of greens carpeting the hillsides we say the mountains are laughing.
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We’ll gather in Mirukashi and begin with a few Japanese cuisine fundamentals. Then it’s off to dig up giant bamboo shoots — before the wild boars get to them first. Back in the kitchen, we’ll prepare a multi-course lunch that celebrates the wild flavors of spring.
Foraging & Cooking
day 1
day 2 Morning
This morning we’ll enjoy a masterclass with herbalist Miho-san. We'll head out into the field to learn about the medicinal properties of the local flora. Then we'll bring our wild harvest back to the kitchen and extract each plant's essence into a seasonal cordial that tastes of terroir.
Wild Cordials
DAy 3 Morning
Atelier Visit
Day 2 afternoon
come to mirukashi
Make your way to Karatsu, nestled in the northwest corner of Kyushu—just over an hour by train from Fukuoka’s airport or shinkansen station. We’ll gather at the Mirukashi Salon, perched on a quiet hilltop, and begin with a lively welcome dinner full of fresh, seasonal flavor.
Getting Here
The shape of our days
We’ll visit Hanako in her studio, where she’ll share her philosophy of form, function, and the quiet poetry of everyday objects. Watch as she brings vessels to life with her signature throwing techniques. Together, we’ll create a piece for you to bring home — a tactile memory of Mirukashi.
We’ll journey to Ureshino, a nearby town considered the birthplace of Japanese tea. On an exclusive tea estate nestled among manicured fields, we’ll enjoy a modern expression of tea ceremony that weaves together Ureshino’s twin legacies of tea cultivation and ceramics.
Back in the kitchen, we’ll gather for a second cooking session to make takikomi gohan — mixed rice with the bamboo shoots we dug ourselves. We’ll pack a few seasonal side dishes, simple wagashi confections, and of course, a selection of drinks to round out our feast.
Tea Experience
Takenoko Gohan
day 3 Afternoon
day 4 Morning
DAy 5
We’ll take our picnic to a scenic hilltop with sweeping views of an island-studded bay. There, we’ll whisk matcha and enjoy sweets in the open air. After a stop at your hotel to freshen up, we’ll gather one more time in Mirukashi to celebrate the richness of the season.
Al Fresco
Day 4 Afternoon
Carrying it Home
Wake up to one last seaside sunrise. Today you leave not just with memories, but with new eyes — a new rhythm, a new way of meeting life. Because the real souvenir isn’t something you pack — it’s the quiet shift within you that lingers, long after you’ve left.
Seaside Hotel
Where You'll Stay
Let the waves lull you to sleep each night in this 4-star oceanside sanctuary. Watch the sunrise from your room, stroll the shoreline beside a forest of ancient pines, or unwind in the onsen, sauna, or rooftop thermal pool. This is your place to rest, reflect, and feel restored.
When You Say Yes
Salon sessions are $3,550 USD per person. To reserve your place, a non-refundable deposit of $1,800 is required. The balance is due 60 days before your session begins.
The Details
Four nights of quiet comfort in a private room, all meals and drinks lovingly prepared, and transportation during the salon experience. (Travel to and from Karatsu is not included.)
What's included
Plans shift. If you need to reschedule, I understand. While deposits are non-refundable, with at least 60 days’ notice, I’ll gladly apply your deposit to a future salon session.
Life Happens
Small gatherings. Lasting impressions.
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With just 7 seats per session, space is limited by design — for a deeply personal experience.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to reserve your place.
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